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PAS FACTION IN THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL PREPARES THE PROGRAM “SAVE CHISINAU”

PAS FACTION IN THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL PREPARES THE PROGRAM “SAVE CHISINAU”
15 may, 2024

The PAS faction in the capital's Municipal Council is preparing a program “Save Chisinau”. According to INFOTAG, faction leader Zinaida Popa said at a briefing on Wednesday that measures should be taken because Mayor Ion Ceban “has not solved any existing problem in the first six months of his second mandate.”

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MOLDOVA INTENDS TO IMPLEMENT SYSTEM OF GUARANTEEING RETURN OF RECYCLABLE MATERIALS, FOLLOWING EXAMPLE OF ROMANIA

MOLDOVA INTENDS TO IMPLEMENT SYSTEM OF GUARANTEEING RETURN OF RECYCLABLE MATERIALS, FOLLOWING EXAMPLE OF ROMANIA
15 may, 2024

Moldova may have a System of Guarantee Return (SGR) for recyclable materials following the example of Romania. This topic was discussed during the visit of Environment Minister Sergiu Lazarencu to Bucharest, where, together with his Romanian counterpart Mircea Fechet, he participated in the opening of the fourth regional center for the collection of packaging within the System implemented by RetuRo.

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CHISINAU MAYOR'S OFFICE ALLOCATES MORE THAN 35 MLN. LEI FOR CHILDREN'S SUMMER VACATIONS

CHISINAU MAYOR
14 may, 2024

Chisinau City Hall will allocate more than 35 million lei for the summer vacation of 10,000 children outside the city.

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VICTORY MARCH TOOK PLACE IN CHISINAU, ITS PARTICIPANTS MARCHED THROUGH STREETS IN TWO DIFFERENT COLUMNS

VICTORY MARCH TOOK PLACE IN CHISINAU, ITS PARTICIPANTS MARCHED THROUGH STREETS IN TWO DIFFERENT COLUMNS
09 may, 2024

On Thursday, a Victory March took place in Chisinau. It was organized by the public committee "Victory".

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GOVERNMENT TO VERIFY INFORMATION ON REAL BENEFICIARIES OF EIGHT TV AND RADIO STATIONS - SPOKESMAN

GOVERNMENT TO VERIFY INFORMATION ON REAL BENEFICIARIES OF EIGHT TV AND RADIO STATIONS - SPOKESMAN
08 may, 2024

The Moldovan government will check information about the real beneficiaries of eight TV channels and radio stations. Government spokesman Daniel Voda confirmed this information, which appeared in some mass media the day before.

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GOVERNMENT TO START TALKS WITH ROMANIA TO AMEND DEFENSE COOPERATION AGREEMENT

GOVERNMENT TO START TALKS WITH ROMANIA TO AMEND DEFENSE COOPERATION AGREEMENT
08 may, 2024

The Moldovan government will initiate negotiations and sign a protocol to amend the Agreement with the Romanian government on cooperation in the defense sector, signed in Chisinau on April 20, 2012. According to INFOTAG, such a decision was made at a government meeting on Wednesday.

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HERRING FISHING IS ALLOWED IN DNIESTER FROM MAY 11

HERRING FISHING IS ALLOWED IN DNIESTER FROM MAY 11
08 may, 2024

From May 11 for 30 calendar days until June 9, sport, recreational and recreational fishing of the Black Sea-Azov passing herring (Alosa immaculata) is allowed in the Dniester River.

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PRESIDENT MAIA SANDU ON THE SUSPENSION OF SOME MEDIA OUTLETS IN MOLDOVA: THEY WERE MEDIA OUTLETS OF MASS DISINFORMATION

PRESIDENT MAIA SANDU ON THE SUSPENSION OF SOME MEDIA OUTLETS IN MOLDOVA: THEY WERE MEDIA OUTLETS OF MASS DISINFORMATION
07 may, 2024

President Maia Sandu said that the work of some media outlets in Moldova was suspended by the decision of the governmental bodies because they were engaged in spreading disinformation and contributed to destabilizing the situation in the country. As INFOTAG reports, Sandu said this in an interview with Russian journalist Yuri Dudi.

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FORMER PRIME MINISTER VLAD FILAT ACQUITTED IN MONEY LAUNDERING CASE

FORMER PRIME MINISTER VLAD FILAT ACQUITTED IN MONEY LAUNDERING CASE
07 may, 2024

Former Prime Minister Vlad Filat has been acquitted in a criminal case of money laundering. As INFOTAG reports, this decision was made on Tuesday by the court of Buiucani sector of Chisinau.

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AIRBALTIC OPENS A DIRECT FLIGHT BETWEEN CHISINAU AND RIGA

AIRBALTIC OPENS A DIRECT FLIGHT BETWEEN CHISINAU AND RIGA
07 may, 2024

AirBaltic Airlines has launched a direct flight between Chisinau and Riga. The flights will be operated twice a week, on Tuesdays and Saturdays.

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​MOLDOVA DROPS THREE POSITIONS IN PRESS FREEDOM RATING

​MOLDOVA DROPS THREE POSITIONS IN PRESS FREEDOM RATING
03 may, 2024

Moldova was ranked 31st out of 180 countries in the annual press freedom ranking calculated by Reporters Without Borders (RSF), down three positions compared to 2023. In 2022 Moldova was ranked 40th.

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PARLIAMENT SPEAKER CONGRATULATES JOURNALISTS WHO DO THEIR WORK WITH DIGNITY ON THE OCCASION OF THE HOLIDAY

PARLIAMENT SPEAKER CONGRATULATES JOURNALISTS WHO DO THEIR WORK WITH DIGNITY ON THE OCCASION OF THE HOLIDAY
03 may, 2024

Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu congratulated on International Press Freedom Day the journalists ‘who do their work fairly, honorably and inform the citizens of the Republic of Moldova”. According to INFOTAG, Grosu wrote about it on his facebook page, saying that he starts every day, like tens of thousands of people, with reading the press.

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​ANSA IDENTIFIED BATCH OF BANANAS DANGEROUS TO HEALTH IN RETAIL CHAIN AND IS RECALLING IT

​ANSA IDENTIFIED BATCH OF BANANAS DANGEROUS TO HEALTH IN RETAIL CHAIN AND IS RECALLING IT
03 may, 2024

As part of a program to control the content of nitrates and pesticide residues in products, experts from the National Agency for Food Safety (ANSA) have identified a batch of bananas from Ecuador, which exceeded the maximum permissible level of residues of hazardous substances.

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BORDER POLICE INCREASE NUMBER OF OFFICERS AT CHISINAU AIRPORT

BORDER POLICE INCREASE NUMBER OF OFFICERS AT CHISINAU AIRPORT
02 may, 2024

The Border Police (BP) has increased the number of officers at the Chisinau airport to avoid threats to its security.

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ANRE DECIDED ON ANOTHER REDUCTION OF GAS TARIFFS

ANRE DECIDED ON ANOTHER REDUCTION OF GAS TARIFFS
02 may, 2024

The National Energy Regulatory Agency (ANRE) decided on Thursday to reduce regulated supply prices and gas tariffs. It also analyzed the calculations of Moldovagaz JSC and recognized the presence of objective factors to reduce the forecast of the average annual purchase price of natural gas from 518 dollars per 1000 m3 to 482.5 dollars.

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​MOLDOVA WILL CELEBRATE EUROPEAN DAY ON MAY 9 - SPEAKER IGOR GROSU

​MOLDOVA WILL CELEBRATE EUROPEAN DAY ON MAY 9 - SPEAKER IGOR GROSU
30 april, 2024

“Great National Assembly Square will celebrate "Europe Day" on May 9,” Moldovan Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu said. He told PRO TV-Chisinau channel on Monday evening that law enforcement agencies are preparing to prevent public order violations on that day by separating those who will participate in the "Immortal Regiment" march.

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HEAD OF GENERAL INSPECTORATE OF POLICE REMINDED ABOUT SANCTIONS FOR WEARING ST. GEORGE RIBBON

HEAD OF GENERAL INSPECTORATE OF POLICE REMINDED ABOUT SANCTIONS FOR WEARING ST. GEORGE RIBBON
29 april, 2024

The head of the General Inspectorate of Police, Viorel Cernauteanu, has reminded about sanctions for wearing the St. George's ribbon. At a briefing on Monday he recalled that "the St. George ribbon is a symbol of Russia's aggression against Ukraine," and fines are stipulated for its wearing, sale, storage and production. Individuals can be fined up to 9,000 lei, legal entities - up to 30,000 lei.

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MOLDOVA MARKS TEN YEARS SINCE THE LIBERALIZATION OF VISA REGIME WITH SCHENGEN COUNTRIES

MOLDOVA MARKS TEN YEARS SINCE THE LIBERALIZATION OF VISA REGIME WITH SCHENGEN COUNTRIES
29 april, 2024

On Sunday, April 28, Moldova celebrated ten years since the liberalization of visa regime with the Schengen Agreement countries. According to INFOTAG, on this occasion it was noted that during this period more than 2.5 million Moldovan citizens used the visa-free regime and made more than 31 million border crossings.

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MOLDOVAGAZ ASKS ANRE TO REDUCE GAS TARIFFS FOR CONSUMERS

MOLDOVAGAZ ASKS ANRE TO REDUCE GAS TARIFFS FOR CONSUMERS
26 april, 2024

Moldovagaz asked National Agency for Energy Regulation (ANRE) to reduce the gas tariff for consumers. As reported by INFOTAG, this was announced in his Telegram channel by the chairman of the company's board, Vadim Ceban.

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ON INTERNATIONAL CHERNOBYL DISASTER REMEMBRANCE DAY, PRESIDENT MAIA SANDU WARNED OF DANGER OF NUCLEAR CATASTROPHE

ON INTERNATIONAL CHERNOBYL DISASTER REMEMBRANCE DAY, PRESIDENT MAIA SANDU WARNED OF DANGER OF NUCLEAR CATASTROPHE
26 april, 2024

On the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Chernobyl, President Maia Sandu warned of the danger of nuclear catastrophe. She noted that April 26 marks the 38th anniversary of the accident at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant. The head of state expressed gratitude to the Moldovan citizens who took part in the liquidation of the consequences of one of the most devastating man-made disasters of the XX century.

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